15 Inspirational Quotes to Apply to Your Career Today

Whether you’re still on active duty, searching for a civilian job or currently employed – we could all use a little career motivation from time to time. Here are 15 quotes you can immediately apply to your life to jumpstart your career (or even just help you get through a rough day).

1. “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James

2. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” – Steve Jobs

3. “It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

4. “It’s not what you achieve, it’s what you overcome. That’s what defines your career.” – Carlton Fisk

5. “Desire! That’s the one secret of every man’s career. Not education. Not being born with hidden talents. Desire.” – Johnny Carson

6. “If offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on.” – Sheryl Sandberg

7. “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford